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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,368.14, 9,554.73 and 2,473.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,368.14, 9,554.73 and 2,473.66 is: 3,711.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,368.14 : 9,554.73 = 2,473.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,368.14/9,554.73 = 2,473.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,368.14x = 9,554.73 × 2,473.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,368.14x = 23,635,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,635,153.41/6,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.47

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